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When disasters happen, our teams work closely with emergency services and local leaders to understand what communities need. Once the immediate danger has passed, we lead recovery efforts in partnership with communities and other organisations to help people rebuild and move forward.
Disaster Ready Together Summit strengthens connections for a more resilient Northern Rivers
A wrap of the Disaster Together Summit 2026 with reflections from Michelle Guthrie.
Local News
September wrap-up: delivering momentum for recovery and resilience
From launching community consultation on future land use planning in Lismore to opening presales for new flood-resilient housing opportunities in East Lismore, September delivered important outcomes across the Resilient Homes Program (RHP) and Resilient Lands Program (RLP) that will help shape the region's future.
A much-loved home on the move
After more than two years weighing up their future, one Northern Rivers family is taking their home and its memories with them to a safer location.
Inside the process: demolition and recycling explained
For many Northern Rivers families, a home holds years of memories, family milestones and community connections. So, when a flood-affected buyback home reaches the end of its journey, the process of removing it is about much more than demolition. Instead, it is a carefully planned process focused on ensuring as much of the home as possible can be reused or recycled to benefit the wider community.
Flood‑resilient upgrades keep a local cane co‑op growing strong
The Lower Richmond River Cane Harvesting Co‑operative shares how the Northern Rivers Resilient Business Activation Program helped rebuild critical infrastructure, protect essential equipment and strengthen community resilience after the devastating 2022 floods.
Building back better: how the Northern Rivers is reconnecting communities and strengthening resilience for the future
Across the Northern Rivers, infrastructure is being rebuilt stronger, safer and more resilient, helping communities stay connected during severe weather.
Building stronger connections for Ballina’s future while boosting local jobs in diversity
Work is now underway on the Ballina Bridges Duplication project, improving access, resilience and connectivity while creating valuable employment opportunities for local workers.
Businesses rising beyond disaster
Northern Rivers businesses and not-for-profit organisations share their lessons in resilience, preparedness and recovery.
Northern Rivers catchments: How the rivers work
Understanding how water moves through the Tweed, Brunswick, Richmond and Clarence catchments can help communities better prepare for future floods.
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The NSW Reconstruction Authority has developed Australia’s first State Disaster Mitigation Plan (SDMP).
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) is now in the process of finalising guidelines that outline how disaster adaptation planning will be undertaken in NSW.
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The Australian Government established the Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) to help communities protect themselves against the impacts of natural hazards across Australia.
NSW Reconstruction Authority coordinates the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) in NSW to help councils and communities recover and rebuild after natural disasters.
The Resilient Lands Program is unlocking much needed land to provide safer places for people to live across the Northern Rivers.
The Resilient Homes Program is providing assistance to homeowners to improve the resilience of eligible residential properties already affected by flooding.
Rebuilding so that communities are better prepared. This includes working with key stakeholders to reconstruct housing, essential assets and infrastructure such as roads and bridges.
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If you require assistance due to a flood, storm or tsunami emergency, contact NSW State Emergency Service (SES).